Drawl: meaning, definitions and examples
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drawl
[ drษหl ]
speaking slowly
To drawl means to speak in a slow, lazy manner, often elongating vowel sounds. This type of speech can convey a relaxed attitude or a Southern dialect in American English. People who drawl may take their time when speaking, making their words sound drawn out and deliberate. Though it can be charming, it may also be perceived as inattentiveness or slowness in thought.
Synonyms
mumble, sluggish speech, slur.
Examples of usage
- He tends to drawl when he's tired.
- The actor's drawl added to his Southern charm.
- She tried to hide her drawl, but it slipped through.
- They could barely understand his drawl.
type of speech
A drawl refers to a manner of speaking slowly with prolonged vowel sounds. This speech pattern is often associated with particular regional accents, most notably in the southern United States. A drawl can be characterized by the dragging out of syllables, making speech sound more melodic or relaxed.
Synonyms
drawling speech, long-winded speech, slurred speech.
Examples of usage
- His drawl made the story sound more captivating.
- I love her drawl; it feels so calming.
- The drawl of the speaker kept everyone engaged.
- In her drawl, I could hear the warmth of her hometown.
Translations
Translations of the word "drawl" in other languages:
๐ต๐น arrastar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคฎเฅเคฌเคพ เคเฅเคเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช langgezogen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menarik
๐บ๐ฆ ััะณะฝััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ ciฤ gnฤ ฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅผใๅปถใฐใ
๐ซ๐ท traรฎner
๐ช๐ธ arrastrar
๐น๐ท uzatmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุณุญุจ
๐จ๐ฟ tรกhnout
๐ธ๐ฐ ลฅahaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅปถ
๐ธ๐ฎ vleฤi
๐ฎ๐ธ draga
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพะทั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sรผrรผmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ arrastrar
Etymology
The word 'drawl' originates from the Middle English term 'drawlen', which means to speak slowly or to drag out sounds. The word reflects the action of drawing out the pronunciation of sounds within speech, conveying a sense of lingering or hesitance. 'Drawl' has been in use since the 15th century and has predominantly found its place in American English, especially in regions known for their distinctive Southern dialects. The connection to the Southern drawl is particularly strong, as this manner of speech often signifies a relaxed culture or informal social gatherings. Over time, the term has taken on additional connotations, sometimes implying a lack of urgency or enthusiasm in communication. Today, 'drawl' is commonly used to describe both speaking style and specific regional accents characterized by this elongated manner of enunciation.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,465, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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